Senior Advisor, Government Services
2 weeks ago
**About Pharmac Te P taka Whaioranga | tahi korero mo Te P taka Whaioranga**
At Pharmac | Te P taka Whaioranga we endeavour to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through investment in medicines and medical devices.
We are a close-knit wh nau with around 190 staff. We take pride in what we do, we work hard, and have fun along the way.
**Our values, Ng uruatanga, ground our behaviour and guide our thinking**:
Whakarongo - we listen with intent and empathy to understand
Tuhono - we connect with people, communities, the health system and each other
W nanga - we draw on evidence and people's experiences to improve
M ia - we challenge ourselves
Kaitiakitanga - we safeguard wellbeing for New Zealanders, now and for the future
**About the Role |** **Mo tenei turanga**
We are seeking a Senior Advisor to be part of our Government Services team.
This role manages the workflow of Pharmac's government services work, including preparing responses to Official Information Act (OIA) and Privacy Act requests, answering Parliamentary questions, ministerial correspondence, providing advice to Ministers, and managing complaints.
You will be working in a dynamic environment, and utilising your strong writing and interpersonal skills to deliver high quality advice and outputs, while juggling multiple demands and deadlines.
**Who are we looking for? |** **M wai te mahi nei?**
Your background will demonstrate strong ministerial experience. Perhaps you're a seasoned advisor looking to step up to the next level, or you're a Senior Advisor looking for a new challenge and a place to diversify your career and skill set.
This is a great opportunity for anyone who can manage their own workload, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and can build on recent process improvements.
- A strong understanding of the machinery of government
- Experience working in a ministerial/government services position
- Have excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills
- Be able to thrive and keep cool while under pressure and managing multiple priorities
- Experience in, and/or an understanding of, the health sector and its priorities, including improving outcomes for high health needs groups.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
**Who are you? Ko wai koe?**
**Joining Pharmac | Te P taka Whaioranga**
We are a wh nau centered organisation and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance. To support our staff and their wh nau we offer:
- Five weeks annual leave
- Additional paid leave for our end of year close-down period
- An annual $500 hauora payment for eligible staff
- Health Insurance corporate discount with Southern Cross
- Paid Parental Leave support in addition to minimum legislative requirements.
- Hybrid working - work from home up to two days per week.
At Pharmac | Te P taka Whaioranga we welcome all staff with a mihi whakatau during their first month. For M ori staff, we offer mihi whakatau on your first day, where your wh nau and manuhiri are welcome to attend. As you come through our waharoa, you will be welcomed into our growing support network.
We strive to represent New Zealand Aotearoa and the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to championing workplace inclusion and acknowledge that in order to do their best work, we must foster an environment where people are comfortable to be themselves and work in a way that best suits their individual needs.
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